Can cats eat nicotine?

Q: Can cats eat nicotine?

One cigarette butt or a few drops of e-liquid can poison a cat. Nicotine is absorbed fast, causing vomiting, agitation, racing heart and tremors, and in larger doses paralysis. Vape liquid is concentrated and more dangerous.

If your cat ate it

Signs: Vomiting, drooling, agitation, racing heart, tremors, collapse
When: 15–60 minutes
What to do now: Go to a vet now.

Don't.

Why

Nicotine is absorbed fast, causing vomiting, agitation, racing heart and tremors, and in larger doses paralysis. Vape liquid is concentrated and more dangerous.

If your cat has a condition

Dangerous for every cat, with or without a health condition.

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

ASPCA Animal Poison Control — nicotine / e-cigarette exposures
ASPCA Animal Poison Control — People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

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